“Portland is a city that has given up on finding housing for the homeless,” said State Representative Grayson B. Lookner, of District # 113 in Portland.. “There is one place in Maine where you can get a free mail – … Continue reading
Hazard Pay in Effect in Portland During State of Emergency Says City
Portland businesses and employees are alerted that hazard pay is in effect during the current State of Emergency declared by Governor Mills in advance of Hurricane Lee’s impending landfill according to a press release issued by the city this morning. … Continue reading
Governor Mills Applauds President’s Approval of Presidential Disaster Declaration
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine and its first woman attorney general, applauded President Biden’s approval of her request for a Presidential Emergeny Disaster Declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Lee. The President approved the Governor’s … Continue reading
Boaters Weigh Options Due to Lee on Waterfront: To Stay Put or be Hauled
“We came up here from St. Petersburg, Florida the end of July to avoid the heat and the hurricane season. We missed Hurricane Ivaldi and now we are here for Hurricane Lee,” said Cindy Graham, this afternoon. She and her … Continue reading
Governor Declares State of Emergency Before Arrival of Hurricane Lee, Requesting Declaration from President Biden
In preparation for Hurricane Lee’s impending landfall tomorrow night, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today declared a State of Emergency and requested that President Biden issue a preemptive Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration for Maine according to a press release issued … Continue reading
Central Maine Power Announces Good Will Campaign in Portland, at Last Minute
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, CUSTOMERS: Thursday, September 14th (tomorrow) at the Portlad Public Library, Rines Auditorium, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm., several Central Maine Power (CMP) customer service representatives will be there to meet you and answer your questions. MHN.com … Continue reading
Governor Urges Preparedness Before Hurricane Lee; Impact Predicted Friday pm into Saturday am
Governor Janet T. Mills(D) and the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are urging Maine residents to be prepared in advance of Hurricane Lee potentially making landfall in Maine at the end of the week according to a press release issued … Continue reading
Convicted Killer Cavalcante Captured Just After 8:00 am In Pennsylvania; No Injuries to Law Enforcement or Public
Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante was captured this morning just after 8:00 am near a tractor supply company following two weeks on the run from his escape from a prison near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a combination of technology, police officers … Continue reading
Stop the Sweeps Rally: House Everyone Now! – Rally at City Hall on 9/15
On Friday, September 15, 2023, there will be a rally in front of Portland City Hall to oppose the wave of inhumane sweeps that have occurred in Portland recently. The rally runs from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. according to … Continue reading
Governor Mills to Participate in NGA’s Convening of the “Disagree Better” Initiative, 9/12
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine and its first woman attorney general, will participate in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) first convening of the Chairs’ Initiative, “Disagree Better” focused on helping Americans to bridge the … Continue reading